The tale of an eccentric band of culinary ronin who guide the widow of a noodle shop owner on her quest for the perfect recipe, this rapturous "ramen western" by Japanese director Juzo Itami is an... more

Director Yasujiro Ozu is often revered for his poignant observations of family life. These early silent films showcase all the themes of familial struggle that would show up in his later work, along... more

A case of stolen identity and one determined bride-to-be intersect in this comedic escapade from famed Japanese filmmaker Kenji Uchida. Struggling actor Sakurai is out of work, out of luck and can't... more

Mikio Kobayashi lives quietly with his wife, daughter, and divorced sister in downtown Tokyo, where xenophobic neighbors insist they attend community watch meetings, and the only recent excitement is... more

Hey Japanese is a dark erotic comedy that takes US on a wild ride through the Tokyo nightlife, as a group of small town suburbanites, fifty-eight of them to be exact, take to the night in search of... more

When Katsutoshi finds trouble at work and hides out at his friend's titular nightclub, lives intersect. Strange situations arise in this dark comedy set in the seedy underbelly of Tokyo nightlife.... more

A comedic road movie about a sarcastic Asian American and his Japanese cousin. Sebastian is a bitter, self-deprecating wannabe Internet star from Los Angeles. He has recently been dumped by his... more